The Halftone Effect

Well after 116 episodes it's time to say goodbye. This is the final episode of the The Halftone Effect. Listen in to hear more and what comes next! I hope you've enjoyed the series and Thank you to all our guest and listeners over the last 10 years of this podcast.

The master of the mythic story telling and animation Rene Pfitzner joins in for penultimate episode of The Halfotne Effect. Where we talk about his comic book creations, work in the industry... Oh and that one time he worked for Disney Animation Australia. Plus much more!

This episode we are joined in by special guest Daniel A. Becker. Daniels work as a indie creator has spanned over the last 17 years with his recently released work on Lobo: The Hunter and the Hunted. Daniel shares his knowledge on creative drive, burnout and just having fun with making comics.

This episode we've got double trouble as the guys from Drawn out Dad join in to talk bout there comics, creations, conventions and collections. Plus much more!

This week we are joined by Australian writing extraordinaire, Julie Ditrich. Her work in the field of writing know no limits and encompasses short speculative fiction, comic books, graphic novels, articles and an upcoming novel. We talk about the shift from one format to another and her work on the initiative helping kids read more—Books in Homes. Plus much more!

We return with an all-in new issue of The Halftone Effect. This week we are joined by Louie Joyce. Louie is an Rollerblading and Australian artist, who has a calibre of work including, Haphaven, Past the Last Mountain and more recently Godzilla: Skate and Die. We chat to Louie about his humble start in the graphic arts work and the build up to the wildest mash up to date Godzilla and skating!

Catch the wizard of art and animation of this episode of the Halftone Effect, Kai joins us to talk about his work in comics and the leap into animation and what the transition is like from two different mediums. Plus much more.

This week returning guest, Bradley Adan joins in to talk about the exciting new release of Super RBA #5 on Kickstarter. Plus much more

This weeks guest is has contributed a lot over the last few decades to the indie comics community, not to mention his work on comics in including his co-created series Greener Pastures, Tim McEwen joins us to talk about his early days drawing for tabloids and coming back to characters and stories after talking time away from their world, plus much more!

This week, Anthony Pollock joins in to talk comics with and the do's and don't of successfully marketing you comic book to the masses. Plus much more!

This episode we are joined by special guest Mark Abnett, creator of This land and a featured guest writer of Mark Millar's Hit Girl series. We catch up and talk about finding your footing in making comics and strong marketing in a larger market. Plus much more!

#105 In The Trenches! ft. Dave Dye by Halftone Productions

This issue we are joined by Bad Bug Media's own Mike Tener. Over the past couple of years Mike has been working on creating comics and publishing others creators work. We'll dive into what it takes to balance publishing and a creative lifestyle all the meanwhile managing a team. Plus much more

The week we're joined by returning guest, Matt Kyme. This work is now known not only for indie comic but also as a featured writer and illustrator on multiple issues of The Phantom. We talk about the process of working on established titles with in publishers confidents. Plus we reveal a new project we've been working on in the past few months.... A follow up to Matt's smash hit series The Wrath of the Cursed, hit the link to find out more! Join the pre-launch for Legacy of The Cursed here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/the-legacy-of-the-cursed-part-1 Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/the-legacy-of-the-cursed-part-1

This week we're joined by the juggxrnaught creator behind Godhood Comics, Tyler Martin. His label and multiple titles have exploded out in to the comic book world and he is here to talk about his success what it takes to build you own publishing company. Plus much more!

This episode we have the main man behind Comics2Movies, Shaun Keenan joining in for his record breaking 8th appearance on the podcast. We catch up to talk through the way independent publishers have learnt and evolved their business over the last two years, and what it means to take on a producing roll when being a creator and business owner. Plus much more!

It's the 100th episode and you're in for a treat! Join us as we catch up with past and new guest to talk about their time in the comic book industry and find out what their experiences have taught them. Plus a few little surprises in-between!

Join in with guest Logan French, creator of Amphibia Noir, An ultra violent and witty graphic novel. Logan talks about jumping onto the crowdfunding bandwagon and what it's been like coming from a background in Zine comics to creating a full graphic Novel. Plus much more!

This episode we are joined by past guest Ruben Romero to talk about his latest comic book series The Illusion Witch. Join us as we talk juggling multiple project, returning to crowdfunding and bringing together a collaborative team to envision your idea, plus much more on, The Halftone Effect. Pre-order The Illusion Witch here: http://kck.st/3vHeGb4

On this weeks issue of the Halftone effect, the mind behind Killer comics Duncan Cunningham joins in to chat about his latest release Crucifix Executioner, crowdfunding and making motion comics. Plus much more on another exciting issue of The Halftone Effect.

This week we catch up with Rob Lisle, creator of Devils Toilet and talk about beginnings of a career in comics and finding your rhythm, when juggling other projects, plus much more.

This week Jamie Johnson joins in to talk about his art and the hustle of having your work featured on cover of the big leagues and his experience working with publishers and life on the convention circuit.

This week we're joined in by returning guest Bradley Adan to talk about his latest release from the world of Super RBA, and its current Kickstarter. We'll also chat abut over coming a reboot and what that has taught him and rebuilding a manga story and reader base from the ground up. Plus much more on The Halftone Effect. Find the Super RBA Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/3gPSx5B

This week we're joined by guest Keith Stanley, who joins in to talk about his psychedelic artwork, convention, murals and the opportunities that creating art can bring. Plus much more!

We're back for another new episode of The Halftone Effect, this episode we chat to Shane Syddall. Shane joins in to talk about Comics Network Australia (ComX) a website and network for creator and readers of indie comics, he's been working for the last 18 months to build this platform and now he's brought together 18 indie artist to make a 18 month calendar, tune in to hear more about this project and much more

This issue Ash Madi joins in to talk about his recent work and previous work as a sort out cover artist in the comic book community, plus much more! Find Ash latest work here: http://kck.st/2ZMD1hb

Tune in for the first issue in 2021 as Kieran talks about what to expect from the podcast and talks about a new project, plus much more. See Kieran's latest project here: http://kck.st/2ZMD1hb

In the final issue for 2020, we round out the year with special guest Mitch Davies of Melbournes own, All Star Comics. Mitch joins in to talk about reading comics and how a local store would later mould his ambitions and passion to co-own a store of his own. Sit back and enjoy this in-depth and enjoyable story of the journey to All Star Comics.

This issue Duncan Munro comes on and we take a journey down memory lane to talk about reading that first comic and how it would later shape the paths we take. Duncan share's his experience writing a character with 80s of legacy and opportunity bought about through long time friend, Sammy J. Plus much more!

This week Melvin Chan joins in to talk art and the motions that we go through in creating. We talk about how to start a career in the field and the efforts we go to market ourselves in the industry, plus much more!

This week, up and coming artist Karl Hewitt joins in to talk about the nostalgia of growing up in the 90's with comics and how it influenced him in pursing a career in art and illustrating, plus much more.

This issue we catch up with returning guest Camillo Di Pietrantonio after his recent work on Kieran's indie comic book, In Purgatory. Camillo talks about the task of bringing Kieran's story to life through sequential art. Plus we talk through the recent launch of In Purgatory #6 Sins of the Father on Kickstarter. Hit the link to check out and pre order your copy of In Purgatory Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/in-purgatory-sins-of-the-father

This week we do things a little different and discuss comics vs the movies with my good friend Muzz, join is as we talk about our views on have we perceived their interpretation to film or Tv from the source material and have some light hearted fun along the way.

Special guest Cristian Roux joins in this issue. Another artist who has been fortunate enough to have his art featured in many indie titles around Australia. Cristian talk about the honing in on your craft and to ability to try new ways of creating, plus much more.

This issue Lauren Marshall, creator of comic book series Luna Leuke joins in to talk about the sketch biz and and the whats what of breaking into the industry, plus much more.

This issue we're are joined by fellow artist Matt Comms. Matt is a up and coming artist in Australia that comes on to talk about reflections on your past work to your current work, the convention life and the joy of just reading comic books. Check his art here: https://www.mattcomms.com

The week we joined by Stephen Kok, his list of comic book work have ranged from junior readers to the serious sci-fi enthusiast. Stephen talks about the importance to networking within the comic book community and building your audience. Plus much more on The Halftone Effect.

This week Shaun Keenan joins us to talk about the latest series inspired by the upcoming crossover of XCT and Infinity game, for the first time in Australian comics history, comics meets gaming and this series is not to be missed, join us as we discuss the making of the momentum event.

In this issue we are joined by up and coming artist guest, Rui Macarico. We dive into the nitty gritty of working your way through level'n up your art game, and the risk and sacrifices that come along with it, plus much more on, The Halftone Effect

We're back for 2020 and another season of The Halftone Effect. Joining in for this issue is established artist Dean Rankin you might know him from such comic books as The Simpsons, Futurama, Hellboy, Invader Zim, Oggy and the Cockroach’s and Itty Bitty Bunnies. Dean Joins in to chat the efforts we strive to make in the industry, getting your first gig, on the road with conventions and the digital age of Conventions in a pandemic only on the Halftone Effect

What was suppose to be FCBD 2020. Join us as celebrate the event with special guest Camillo Di Petrantonio, as we get to talk about knocking on the doors of the comic companies to hav your work published, touring the convention circuit and the reality of having your work critiqued by professionals.

In the Season final, the madman behind Dee's Comic book store, Brendon Dann join us to talk about his passion for slinging comics and how important independent comics are to the industry, plus much more.

This issue we rewind the clock to a episode thought forgotten. Howie Noel witter and creator of Float and Tara Normal comic series, joins in to talk about working on comics with Anxiety and how he uses it the build his art, plus much more.

#73 Scary art to show your friends w/ Austen Mengler by Halftone Productions

#72 Comic Con the world tour w/ Shaun Keenan by Halftone Productions

This issue, Max Myint, creator of I am Ned, joins in to talk about his comic series and the marketing involved when it comes to hustling at conventions and producing merchandise, plus much more.

This Issue 2 guests join into talk about their working and upbringing in the comic scene and how collaborating with other creators only helps strengthen you ability to make comic, plus much more.

#69 Social Media Superpowers w/ Jordan Morpeth by Halftone Productions

In this Issue of The Halftone Effect, Artist and Writer Angie Spice joins in on the podcast to chat about her upcoming work and what's her experience has been like working in the world of Indie Comics, plus much more.

In this Issue of The Halftone Effect, Illustrator Mark Lauthier, creator of Icarus 2120, joins in on the podcast to chat about building a portfolio as a artist and the ups ands downs of creating and his experience at comic conventions, plus much more.